Long-term memory of experienced jays facilitates problem-solving by naïve group members in the wild

Abstract Long-term memory affects animal fitness, especially in social species. In these species, the memory of group members facilitates the acquisition of novel foraging skills through social learning when naïve individuals observe and imitate the successful foraging behavior. Long-term memory and...

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Main Authors: Hyein Jo, Kelsey B. McCune, Piotr G. Jablonski, Sang‑im Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46666-z